MPS-G position sensors continuously detect the position of the fingers of a pneumatic gripper and the piston position in miniature cylinders using a non-contact method. The compactly built magnetic distance measuring system determines these positions with micrometre precision. The sensor can be easily inserted into C-slots or, with the help of an adapter, into T-slots and is simple to fasten to a drive. The MPS-G is available in two product variants: as a sensor with an analogue voltage output and as an IO-Link sensor with a Smart Sensor profile and three configurable digital outputs.

SICK is thereby able to offer suitable solutions for numerous application requirements. The MPS-G also delivers comprehensive diagnostic data via IO-Link, including performance data for pneumatic drives or data for condition monitoring of systems.

Position feedback with a measuring range of up to 50 mm
Up to 3 digital switching signals
16 switching points via IO-Link (1108675-1108682)
8 switching points via IO-Link (1127842-1127849)
Dynamic teach-in for up to 3 switching signals
Actuator diagnosis data: piston velocity, cylinder stroke, magnetic field strengths, etc.
Process diagnosis data: temperature, vibration, position, max. acceleration

Definition of two, three or more switching points to differentiate between gripper positions and several objects
Simple measurement of components with absolute position value
Micrometer-accurate detection of very small object tolerances
Fits in all standard C-slots used around the world or in T-slots in conjunction with an adapter, regardless of the gripper and cylinder profile
Saves time on initial installation and when replacing devices as the sensor can be inserted into the slot from above. The end caps of the drive do not have to be removed.
Predictive condition monitoring of pneumatic drives and machine processes via an actuator and process diagnosis function

Fields of applications
End position detection in pneumatic miniature cylinders
Continuous position detection in pneumatic cylinders
Continuous position detection in pneumatic grippers and miniature cylinders
Position detection (open/close) in pneumatic gr